Best Ever Albums

Re: Something Old, Something New

AAL2014 — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:33:08 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 12/28/2017 16:33

Komorebi-D wrote:

Well I committed to Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom which has only got about 6 minutes left, and I can just say wow! This thing is stunning. The free jazz sections, the vocals, the psychedelic verging on almost electronic guitar freakouts, every element of this exudes genius. Thank you guys for bringing it up. I can hear its fingertips on so much I've heard like Grizzly Bear & Circulatory System but yet it still sounds so exquisitely unique.

Nice! Glad to hear. It is a very unique record with a lot of personality. It was a pretty effortless listen for me, and I enjoyed damn near every minute of it.

Re: Something Old, Something New

Komorebi-D — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:15:58 GMT

Author: Komorebi-D

Posted: 12/28/2017 15:15

Well I committed to Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom which has only got about 6 minutes left, and I can just say wow! This thing is stunning. The free jazz sections, the vocals, the psychedelic verging on almost electronic guitar freakouts, every element of this exudes genius. Thank you guys for bringing it up. I can hear its fingertips on so much I've heard like Grizzly Bear & Circulatory System but yet it still sounds so exquisitely unique.

Re: Something Old, Something New

Johnnyo — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 03:23:34 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 12/28/2017 08:23

So You Wannabe An Outlaw by Steve Earle & The Dukes

Best first listen album of the week

Re: Something Old, Something New

Komorebi-D — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:46:30 GMT

Author: Komorebi-D

Posted: 12/28/2017 06:46

elo269megv wrote:

Komorebi-D wrote:

The Cure's first three albums is something else I've also finally crossed off the list. Songs like "Boys Don't Cry", "Primary" & especially "Fire In Cairo" from 1979's Three Imaginary Boys & 1981's Faith can usually be found blasting through my headphones. I was thinking of checking out that Robert Wyatt album too, either later on today or tomorrow. Guess I'll get back to you on that one.

This Heat:

This Heat - (9.0/10)
Deceit - (9.2/10)

The Cure:

Three Imaginary Boys - (8.8/10)
Seventeen Seconds - (8.3/10)
Faith - (8.9/10)

I need to listen to more Cure... I really liked Pornography and Disintegration. Probably would give them both close to a 9/10

To me, Pornography would be an 8.7 and Disintegration a 10.

Re: Something Old, Something New

elo269megv — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:32:05 GMT

Author: elo269megv

Posted: 12/28/2017 03:32

Komorebi-D wrote:

I need to listen to more Cure... I really liked Pornography and Disintegration. Probably would give them both close to a 9/10

Re: Something Old, Something New

Komorebi-D — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:16:36 GMT

Author: Komorebi-D

Posted: 12/28/2017 01:16

I recently discovered This Heat and they've rapidly become a new obsession of mine. They feel like a brilliantly twisted fusion of the disjointed antics of Beefheart & Uncle Meat era Zappa set against post-punk backdrops of bands like Public Image Limited & The Fall during their Hex Enduction Hour period. I also hear a bit of early Swans there in the mix too. Needless to say that I'm flocking to absorb whatever of their recorded material I can. The Cure's first three albums is something else I've also finally crossed off the list. Songs like "Boys Don't Cry", "Primary" & especially "Fire In Cairo" from 1979's Three Imaginary Boys & 1981's Faith can usually be found blasting through my headphones. I was thinking of checking out that Robert Wyatt album too, either later on today or tomorrow. Guess I'll get back to you on that one.

This Heat:

This Heat - (9.0/10)
Deceit - (9.2/10)

The Cure:

Three Imaginary Boys - (8.8/10)
Seventeen Seconds - (8.3/10)
Faith - (8.9/10)

Re: Something Old, Something New

Anti — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:19:37 GMT

Author: Anti

Posted: 12/26/2017 05:19

The latest album to break into my top 100 chart:

Constance by Southpacific

It's mostly composed of guitar feedback loops, but it's executed so beautifully that I couldn't resist. It's a very druggy, dreamy, fuzzy vibe I fuck wit hard. It's like a middle ground between My Bloody Valentine and lovesliescrushing for anyone interested. Highly recommended.

I've also been on a black metal binge with atmospheric black metal really hitting the spot. This album is really good and I can see it breaking into my top 100 chart one day:

Autumn Aurora by Drudkh

Re: Something Old, Something New

CharlieBarley — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 17:34:25 GMT

Author: CharlieBarley

Posted: 12/25/2017 22:34

I, too, discovered Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt in the last fortnight. It was recommended for me on Amazon Music. I had seen it mentioned on BE A but knew next to nothing about it. It is very original. I liked it.
Another one I heard recently was Trouble Will Find Me by The National. This is the 3rd album of theirsI heard and so far I like them.
Finally a band I really didn't like on first listen was Death Grips. But then I played The Money Store again at a higher volume and with more bass. Then I played No Love Deep Web too. And my mind was changed. Death Grips kick ass

Re: Something Old, Something New

AAL2014 — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 02:01:23 GMT

Author: AAL2014

Posted: 12/25/2017 07:01

Been meaning to listen to those Brockhampton records. Cool to see you liked A Night At The Opera so much, definitely my favorite from Queen.

Here's a couple albums I listened to for the first time within the last week or two:

Stankonia- Outkast (8/10)
Blue- Joni Mitchell (9/10)
Rock Bottom- Robert Wyatt (9/10 and one of the most unique albums I've ever heard. Almost ASMR for my hungover dumb ass)
Motor Booty Affair- Parliament (7.5-8/10)
The College Dropout- Kanye West- no score yet, going to give it another listen.

Something Old, Something New

elo269megv — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:09:52 GMT

Author: elo269megv

Posted: 12/25/2017 05:09

In search of discovering some of the greatest music ever produced, I try to make it a point to listen to as many albums per week as I can. I also try to listen to at least one album I have never heard before in its entirety. And occasionally, I'll revisit an album after some time to find new elements I love, or find that maybe I didnt like it as much as I thought!

So I ask, what are some albums you've recently listened to for the first time? And what was your experience like? Would you recommend it? Why or why not? Or whats an album you recently rediscovered?

Some of my recent first time listens that blew me away include:

T. Rex - Electric Warrior (8.5/10)
Queen - A Night At The Opera (9/10)
Dinosaur Jr - You're Living All Over Me (8.5/10)
BROCKHAMPTON - Saturation I, II, & III (8.5, 8.5, 8/10)